Summer 2027 FOX News Media Internship Program - Technical Operations - Washington DC

FOX News Channel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX News Channel is offering an internship with the Technical Operations team, providing hands-on exposure to a range of studio operations including control room, transmission, lighting and editing.

Interns will work on real-world projects, gain leadership skills, and participate in FOX Master Classes and professional development activities during the Summer 2027 session. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university and available for the full program.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above.
• Strong academic record.
• Committed and available to work for the entire length of the program.
• Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Control Room/Studio Operations.
• Learn Transmission, Lighting and Editing processes.
• Get hands-on with prompter systems and teleprompter.
• Participate in real-world projects to build leadership skills.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Knowledge of current events

Self-starter attitude

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

Software systems familiarity

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry's brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills. Our Technical Operations team offers an unique experience for our interns. Working with the Technical Operations team will expose you to our Control Room/Studio Operations, as well as Transmission, Lighting and Editing. You will be exposed to our prompter systems and software. Our interns will gain exposure to facets of studio operations including teleprompter, studio setup, and other studio positions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program
• Current class standing of sophomore, (second-year college student) or above
• Strong academic record
• Committed and available to work for the entire length of the program
• Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site

STUDENTS SELECTED TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Must demonstrate knowledge of current events and/or business news.

AREAS OF PLACEMENT

You will be considered for an internship based on the content of your cover letter, as well as your prior experience and interests, as determined during the recruitment process. You may be placed on FOX News Channel or FOX Business Network with the Technical Operations team.

SUMMER 2027 SCHEDULE

• Summer Session 1 : Monday, June 7, 2027 - Friday, July 30, 2027
• Summer Session 2 : Monday, June 21, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027

General Application Deadline: Sunday, January 10, 2027

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 - 40 hours per week NOTE: Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability. We do our best to work around your class schedule.

STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of current FOX programming and talent
• The ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts
• Knowledge of the company and news/media industry
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of current events on a national scale
• Knowledge of software systems and programs relevant to your desired area of placement
• A self-starter attitude and proactive nature
• Strong attention to detail

PROGRAM FEATURES

• FOX Master Classes: A variety of presentations, panels, discussions, and trainings geared toward advancing your knowledge of our company, industry, and software systems
• Professional Development Series: A variety of activities geared toward enhancing your professional development
• Networking Opportunities: Numerous opportunities to connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company

GENERAL INFORMATION

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00 per hour. We're disruptors. We're big dreamers. We're believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We're reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they'll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals - the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries -and we want them to know that they matter. We're committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.